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Bluffton man charged after bringing firearm into bar

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Christopher Mullen (Source: Bluffton Police Department) Christopher Mullen (Source: Bluffton Police Department)
BLUFFTON, SC (WTOC) -

Christopher Mullen, 25, of Bluffton, was arrested early Sunday morning for bringing a firearm into a Bluffton bar.

Bluffton Police responded to Coconuts Bar, 39 Persimmon Street, at approximately 1:30 a.m. after Mullen was seen pointing a firearm at another patron.

Mullen left the scene prior to authorities arrival but later returned in a vehicle. Mullen was arrested after police identified him as the individual who was involved in the incident.

Mullen has been charged with pointing a firearm at a person, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a firearm on the premises of an establishment that serves alcohol. He is currently being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center.  

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